Sirisha Bhogaraju
Sirisha Bhogaraju joined Market Realist in October 2014. She has more than 12 years of experience in financial research. Sirisha has covered various sectors over the years, but she's most interested in consumer and retail stocks. She likes to see how macro trends and evolving customer choices impact companies.
Sirisha has a master’s degree in finance. She's also a music enthusiast and likes to read in her spare time.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
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PepsiCo Seeks Energy with Rockstar Acquisition
PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) is gearing up to capture growth in the energy drinks market by acquiring Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion.
What to Expect from Constellation Brands’ Q3 Earnings
Constellation Brands (STZ) is scheduled to release its earnings results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 on January 8.
Will Burlington Stores Get Stronger in 2020?
Burlington Stores (BURL) beat analysts’ earnings expectations in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019. Here’s what to expect in 2020.
Will Coty Stock Continue to Rally in 2020?
Coty (COTY) stock had a strong run in 2019. As of December 27, the stock has risen 67% year-to-date. In comparison, Estée Lauder stock has risen 60%.
Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Amazon Post Strong Holiday Sales
Macy’s and Nordstrom stocks rose 2.6% and 1.8% on Thursday. Mastercard SpendingPulse reported a 3.4% rise in US retail sales during the holiday season.
Will Ulta Beauty Stock Bounce Back in 2020?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) has emerged as a strong specialty retailer over the past few years. Ulta Beauty stock gained 1,271% in the past ten years.
Why Darden Restaurants’ Q2 Earnings Weren’t Impressive
Darden Restaurants (DRI) reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 on Thursday. However, the stock fell 6.3%.
Understanding PepsiCo’s Business Segments and More
PepsiCo (PEP) is one of two beverage-industry behemoths. We break down everything investors should know about the stock and the business.
Will Macy’s Q3 Earnings Add to Investors’ Worries?
Yesterday, Macy’s (M) stock fell 10.9% after department store peer Kohl’s (KSS) announced weak third-quarter results and shared a gloomy outlook.
TJX Companies’ Q3 Earnings Impress Investors
TJX Companies (TJX) reported better-than-expected earnings results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended on November 2.
JCPenney Stock Soars on Lower-than-Expected Q3 Loss
Mid-tier department store chain JCPenney (JCP) impressed investors by reporting a lower-than-anticipated loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
Why Tyson Foods Stock Is Up Despite Q4 Earnings Miss
Tyson Foods (TSN) reported lower-than-expected sales and earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, yet the stock is in the green.
Monster Beverage Beats Wall Street’s Q3 Estimates
Monster Beverage (MNST) stock was up 3% as of 1:48 PM ET today after the leading energy drink maker beat analysts’ earnings estimates.
Beyond Meat Stock Plunged despite Strong Q3 Results
Beyond Meat (BYND) stock fell 10.2% in after-market trading hours on October 28, even as the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Skechers Stock Falls on Mixed Third-Quarter Results
Skechers (SKX) stock was down 4.2% today in reaction to the footwear maker’s mixed third-quarter results. Find out what went wrong for the company.
Under Armour Stock Rises on CEO Succession Plan
Under Armour (UAA) stock was up 5.0% today after the company announced its CEO succession Founder Kevin Plank will step down as chairman and CEO
Macy’s Stock Fell More after Rating Downgrade
Macy’s (M) stock fell 4.2% on October 18 after Credit Suisse downgraded its rating. Credit Suisse downgraded the rating to “underperform” from “neutral.”
New Cannabis Products to Follow Edibles Legalization
Canada’s next wave of cannabis legalization allows edibles, beverages, extracts, and topicals on October 17. The products could hit the stores in December.
Why Dollar General Stock Surged after Its Q2 Results
Dollar General (DG) surged about 8% in premarket trading today after crushing expectations in its second-quarter results. It also raised its guidance for fiscal 2019.
Can BNED Afford to Reject Bay Capital?
BNED’s rejection of Bay Capital’s offer is hard to understand, given the struggle in the publishing industry and the company’s mixed Q1 results.
Kohl’s Stock Plunges after Mixed Q2 Results
Kohl’s (KSS) stock was down 6.3% as of 12:35 PM ET today as the company lagged analysts’ sales forecast for the second quarter.
Kroger and Walgreens Expand Their Strategic Partnership
Today, Kroger (KR) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced the expansion of their strategic partnership. Let’s look at the details.
Why Apple Stock Fell 1.5% Last Week
Apple stock fell 1.5% in the week that ended on August 9. The escalation in the US-China trade war affected the tech giant and the broader market.
What Factors Are Likely to Drive PepsiCo’s Revenue in 2019?
PepsiCo’s revenue rose 1.8% to $64.7 billion in 2018. Excluding the impact of structural items and currency fluctuations, the company’s revenue rose 3.7% on an organic basis in 2018. Its revenue rose 2.6% to $12.9 billion in the first quarter.
Why Wells Fargo Downgraded Dollar General Stock
Wells Fargo downgraded Dollar General (DG) stock to “market perform” from “outperform” on July 25. It remains positive about the company’s prospects.
Coca-Cola Stock Rose Due to Revenue Outlook and Q2 Results
On Tuesday, Coca-Cola (KO) stock rose 5.7% as of 10:48 AM ET. The company announced strong second-quarter results and raised its fiscal revenue outlook.
PepsiCo’s Q2 Results Impressed Investors
PepsiCo’s Q2 results impressed investors once again. The company’s Q2 revenue grew 2.2% to $16.45 billion and was slightly ahead of analysts’ forecast of $16.43 billion.
Will Constellation Brands Stock Rise on Q1 Results?
Constellation Brands (STZ) plans to announce its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on June 28. Constellation Brands stock has risen 14.4% since the start of this year. Analysts expect the company’s adjusted EPS to decline 6.8% to $2.05 in the first quarter.
Kroger’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
As of June 21, Kroger (KR) was trading at a 12-month forward PE ratio of 9.9x. The company’s forward valuation multiple has fallen 5.4% since its first-quarter results on June 20.
The Key Drivers behind Lululemon’s Q1 Revenue Growth
Lululemon (LULU) generated revenue of $782.32 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended on May 5. The company’s first-quarter revenue came in way ahead of analysts’ expectation of $755.31 million, up grew 20.4% on a year-over-year basis. Here’s why.
Lululemon’s Growth Streak Continues in the First Quarter
Lululemon (LULU) impressed investors with upbeat results for the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The athletic apparel company announced its first-quarter results after the financial markets closed on June 12, and the stock rose 5.3% in after-market hours trading.
What Dragged Kohl’s Sales Down in the First Quarter?
After six consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth, Kohl’s (KSS) disappointed investors by reporting a 3.4% decline in its same-store sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended on May 4.
Coca-Cola Brings Back New Coke for Stranger Things
Coca-Cola (KO) will offer a limited edition of its of New Coke cans beginning May 23 as part of its partnership with Netflix’s (NFLX) show Stranger Things.
Will Nordstrom’s First-Quarter Results Help Its Stock Recover?
Nordstrom (JWN) plans to announce its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 after the financial markets close on May 21.
TJX Companies and Ross Stores: Assessing Store Growth Plans
While several retailers and department stores are closing down stores amid intense competition from online retailers, off-price retailers TJX Companies and Ross Stores (ROST) see a tremendous opportunity to grow their store base.
TJX Companies or Ross Stores: Whose Margins Look Better?
Margins of both TJX Companies (TJX) and Ross Stores (ROST) have been under pressure due to higher freight costs and wages.
Coca-Cola Stock Rises on Impressive Q1 Results
Coca-Cola (KO) impressed investors with better-than-expected revenue and earnings for the first quarter.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America Segment Continues to Impress
PepsiCo (PEP) reported impressive first-quarter earnings results today. Its revenue rose 2.6% on a reported basis to $12.88 billion in the quarter.
Will Coca-Cola and PepsiCo’s Revenue Pick Up in 2019?
Coca-Cola’s (KO) revenue declined for the sixth consecutive year in 2018 on a reported basis. The decline in the soda giant’s revenue in recent years reflects the impact of currency headwinds and the refranchising of its bottling operations.
How Best Buy’s Valuation Compares with Peers’
As of March 22, Best Buy’s (BBY) 12-month forward PE ratio was 12.3x, while specialty retail peers GameStop (GME) and Aaron’s (AAN) had PE ratios of 5.2x and 12.9x, respectively.
Dollar Tree’s Strategic Plans: Better Results in Fiscal 2019?
Analysts expect Dollar Tree’s sales to rise 3.8% to $23.7 billion in fiscal 2019. The adjusted EPS is expected to fall 2.2% to $5.33.
What Analysts Expect from Monster Beverage’s Sales in 2019
Monster Beverage’s (MNST) net sales grew 13.0% to $3.81 billion in 2018, mainly due to the performance of its Monster Energy Drinks segment.
Do Analysts Expect JCPenney’s Revenue to Improve in 2019?
Currently, analysts expect JCPenney’s revenue to decline in fiscal 2019.
How Did Kroger’s Margins Fare in 2018?
Kroger’s gross margin improved to 22.0% in the fourth quarter from 21.9% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.
Analyzing Dollar Tree’s Margins in 2018
Dollar Tree’s (DLTR) gross margin fell to 30.8% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 from 33.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.
Can Lululemon Keep Up Its Strong Revenue Growth?
Lululemon’s (LULU) revenue increased 24.9%, 24.5%, and 20.8% in the first, second, and third quarters of fiscal 2018, respectively.
How Coca-Cola’s Margins Fared in 2018
Higher freight costs and adverse currency fluctuations are expected to continue to impact Coca-Cola’s margins in 2019.
Why Coca-Cola Issued a Weak Revenue Outlook for 2019
After growing for three consecutive quarters, Coca-Cola’s unit case volumes were flat on a year-over-year basis in the fourth quarter.
What Analysts Expect from Coca-Cola’s Q4 Profitability
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has exceeded analysts’ earnings estimates for six consecutive quarters.
What’s Driven Estée Lauder’s Operating Margin
While Estée Lauder’s (EL) gross margin narrowed significantly in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 (ended December 31), its expense management initiatives improved its operating margin.
